Appeals to the Board of Zoning Appeals may be taken by any person, firm or corporation, or by any officer, board or department of the city, deeming himself, herself or itself to be adversely affected by a decision of the Zoning Inspector regarding the interpretation of this Zoning Code. Appeals shall be made no later than 15 calendar days after the date of the grievance. An appeal shall stay all proceedings in furtherance of the action appealed from, unless the administrative officer, whose decision is appealed from, shall certify to the Board, after the notice of appeal has been filed, that by reason of facts stated in the certificate, a stay would, in his or her opinion, cause imminent peril to life or property. In such case, proceedings shall not be stayed by other than a restraining order granted by the Board or by a court having lawful jurisdiction. Within its powers, the Board may reverse or affirm, wholly or in part, or may modify the order, requirement, decision or determination as in its opinion ought to be done, and to that end shall have all the powers of the officers and bodies from whom or which the appeal was taken, and may issue or direct the issuance of a certificate.
(Ord. 1-91, passed 3-4-1991)